Thoughts, Questions and Predictions for the Tour

If you are looking for some pre-tour hype material to read, I spoke to people who had questions about what the shows were going to look like. Anything from setlist structure staying the same, to how much Gigaton we’ll hear. And then of course I answer the big pressing question - will we hear any new songs this tour?

Check it out, and feel free to bring in your own thoughts about what’s in the blog:

https://liveon4legs.com/blog/2023/08/22/15-questions-thoughts-predictions-pearl-jam-2023-tour/
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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,483
    I predict an acoustic set to start one of the Chicago shows. 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,297
    I'm thinking they open with Evenflow and close with Evenflow
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    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • Lost In OhioLost In Ohio Posts: 6,911
    I'm thinking they open with Evenflow and close with Evenflow

    It'd be absolutely epic if they started with Yellow Ledbetter.
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,297
    I'm thinking they open with Evenflow and close with Evenflow

    It'd be absolutely epic if they started with Yellow Ledbetter.
    At Oak1 they opened with RITFW...that was the night that Matt was sick
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,513
    I'm thinking they open with Evenflow and close with Evenflow

    It'd be absolutely epic if they started with Yellow Ledbetter.
    At Oak1 they opened with RITFW...that was the night that Matt was sick
    I was at that show.....was freaky to see Josh on drums and for them to open with a usual set-closer
  • drfoxdrfox Posts: 1,330
    The cities that have two shows will be similar to London Hyde Park last year. All the hits with only a few repeats and 1-2 rarities in each show. 

    Indianapolis will be the best show 
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,571
    They will start one of these shows with Yellow Ledbetter.
  • RS65573 said:
    I predict an acoustic set to start one of the Chicago shows. 
    Not sure why...but I've been feeling this too.
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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,483
    I feel like they've done everything, the album shows, so now what? Thats what is left.
  • JimmyVJimmyV Posts: 19,172
    Time to unleash Undone. 
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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,483
    If I'm picking the songs id love to hear, its Street Fighting Man and Of the Earth.
  • kmcmanuskmcmanus Posts: 738
    RS65573 said:
    I feel like they've done everything, the album shows, so now what? Thats what is left.
    There are still a few albums left to go, but I kinda think Vitalogy and Riot Act are the only ones left that would have an impact. I’m not sure how a Backspacer show would be received. And I honestly don’t know that Vitalogy is worth it, you’re burning a lot of your 24 songs on Pry, To, Davanita, etc. 
    They could do disc one of Lost Dogs the first night in one of the cities and disc 2 the second night
  • kmcmanus said:
    RS65573 said:
    I feel like they've done everything, the album shows, so now what? Thats what is left.
    There are still a few albums left to go, but I kinda think Vitalogy and Riot Act are the only ones left that would have an impact. I’m not sure how a Backspacer show would be received. And I honestly don’t know that Vitalogy is worth it, you’re burning a lot of your 24 songs on Pry, To, Davanita, etc. 
    They could do disc one of Lost Dogs the first night in one of the cities and disc 2 the second night
    They can cover MLB apple from start to finish... :o=)
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  • This!
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,297
    This!
    great song...that would be awesome
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • WS131341WS131341 Posts: 28
    How about a show with just covers?
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,485
    RS65573 said:
    If I'm picking the songs id love to hear, its Street Fighting Man and Of the Earth.
    Yes and yes 
  • RK50065RK50065 Posts: 897
    WS131341 said:
    How about a show with just covers?
    gtfo


     ;) 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,297
    Some argue that, given the back to normal setlists, there should be no covers. Playing a few covers when you are at 30 songs a night is ok but when you only play 20 just give me originals.
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
  • Sobelberg8Sobelberg8 Posts: 971
    Some argue that, given the back to normal setlists, there should be no covers. Playing a few covers when you are at 30 songs a night is ok but when you only play 20 just give me originals.
    Cover usage dropped drastically last year. Some shows had only one, others went without covers completely. I think they understand this concept.
    Hi, I host a Pearl Jam Podcast. We go back to some of the classic shows in their history and break down the entire setlist front to back. From historic perspective, to performances, to setlist construction, to fan stories. We do our best to capture the magic that is their live act and help you relive those memories, or if you weren't there, maybe turn you on to a show you've never heard before.

    Live On 4 Legs can be found on Apple Podcast, Spotify and any other major podcast platform. But please support our website and check out the episodes archived there. Oh, and the Concertpedia as well (for you Five Horizons and Two Feet Thick fans, we've picked up where they've left off)

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  • deb1211deb1211 Posts: 1,604
    Yep no covers in St. Louis last year
  • steven87steven87 Posts: 1,450
    Do we think they’ll keep the acoustic seated opening from last year? I really hope so- I got to hear a bunch of gems I hadn’t heard in a long, long time. 
  • VitalogensiaVitalogensia Posts: 1,995
    I've been waiting a long time to see Boom smash a keyboard.  Hope this is the year {fingers crossed}.
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  • A seated, mostly acoustic first 6 songs at one of the two shows in the doubled up cities would be awesome.  Give me some Garden, HTI, Of the Girl, Man of the Hour, Parting Ways, etc. 
  • KwienekeKwieneke Posts: 1,657
    steven87 said:
    Do we think they’ll keep the acoustic seated opening from last year? I really hope so- I got to hear a bunch of gems I hadn’t heard in a long, long time. 
    got of the girl in STL last year, would love it again 
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    Chicago 1 9.5.2023. Chicago 2 9.7.2023. 
    *Noblesville 9.10.2023* (Gutted) 
    Seattle 5.30.2024  Noblesville 8.26.2024  Chicago 8.29.2024  Chicago 8.31.2024 
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 92,571
    This!


    THAT would be amazing!
  • steven87steven87 Posts: 1,450
    Kwieneke said:
    steven87 said:
    Do we think they’ll keep the acoustic seated opening from last year? I really hope so- I got to hear a bunch of gems I hadn’t heard in a long, long time. 
    got of the girl in STL last year, would love it again 
    Between Ottawa, Apollo, msg, and Camden, I got of the girl, garden, NAIS, footsteps, sleight of hand, parachutes, HTI x2, wash, and oceans. Would love to get something similar this year!
  • I predict a good time. Can’t wait to listen to the bootlegs! 
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  • doubt it but if the album is almost done per Stone, a new song at one of the shows would be a nice surprise. 
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    Philly 2-4 '09
    Newark '10
    MSG 1+2 '10
    E.V. Beacon 1+2 '11
    Made in America Festival '12
    Worcester 1+2 '13
    Brooklyn 1+2 '13
    Global Citizens Festival '15
    MSG 1+2 '16
    Fenway Park 1+2 '16
    Ohana '17
    Home Shows 1+2 '18
    Ohana '18
    Ohana '19
    Sea Hear Now '21
    Ohana '21
    LA 1+2 '22
    Austin 1+2 '23
    Ohana '23
    Vegas 1+2 '24
    LA 1+2 '24
    MSG 1+2 '24
    Ohana '24
  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,026
    Please put Even Flow on a no more than once every 4 show rotation.  
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